Cavaliers vs. Trail Blazers prediction: Cleveland to win, Donovan Mitchell projected for 29 points in Sunday's NBA game [2/1/2026]

The Portland Trail Blazers and Cleveland Cavaliers are scheduled to meet in NBA action at Moda Center on Sunday, with tipoff at 9:00 PM ET.

Based on the latest simulations and today’s injury news, Dimers' advanced NBA model predicts the Cavaliers as the most likely winner of the Cavaliers vs. Trail Blazers game.

This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Trail Blazers lineup will feature stars like Shaedon Sharpe, Jerami Grant and Toumani Camara, while the Cavaliers will be led by Donovan Mitchell, Jaylon Tyson and Jarrett Allen.

This article offers further insights into Sunday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.

Cavs vs. Blazers prediction: Who will win and cover?

Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's NBA matchup between the Cavaliers and Trail Blazers 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.

Our famous predictive model currently gives the Cavaliers a 63% chance of beating the Trail Blazers. Our predicted final score has the Cavaliers winning 114-110.

According to our model, the Trail Blazers (+1.5) have a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 230.5 points has a 55% chance of staying under.

Cavaliers vs. Trail Blazers odds

We have researched the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Cavaliers	Trail Blazers
Spread	-1.5 (-105)	+1.5 (-115)
Moneyline	-118	+150
Total	o230.5 (-110)	u230.5 (-110)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Cavaliers vs. Trail Blazers picks and best bet

After matching our probabilities against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

Bet Type	Pick	Bet Now
Spread	Trail Blazers +1.5	-115
Moneyline	Cavaliers	-118
Total	Under 230.5	-110

According to our best NBA bets for Sunday, the top play to make on this game is Cavaliers to win.

Cavaliers vs. Trail Blazers player props

NBA prop bets are a great way to wager on the Cleveland vs. Portland matchup without necessarily betting on the outcome. We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Moda Center.

Donovan Mitchell is expected to lead the Cavaliers with 29 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists, while Shaedon Sharpe is projected to have 25 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the Trail Blazers.

Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and today's NBA first basket picks.

Cavaliers prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Cavaliers are:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM	DFS
D. Mitchell	29	5	6	3	52
Jaylon Tyson	16	6	3	2	35
Jarrett Allen	15	9	2	0	35
Sam Merrill	11	3	3	3	23
Nae'Qwan Tomlin	10	5	2	1	24

Trail Blazers prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Trail Blazers:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM	DFS
Shaedon Sharpe	25	5	4	3	44
Jerami Grant	18	3	3	2	31
Toumani Camara	14	5	3	3	30
Caleb Love	13	3	3	3	26
Donovan Clingan	12	13	2	1	37

Cavs vs. Blazers game-day updates and essential details

Sunday's game between the Trail Blazers and Cavaliers at Moda Center is scheduled to commence at 9:00 PM ET.

• Who: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Portland Trail Blazers
• Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026
• Time: 9:00 PM ET/6:00PM PT
• Venue: Moda Center

Conclusion

We predict the Cavaliers, with a 63% win probability, will likely beat the Trail Blazers on Sunday, with Donovan Mitchell projected for a game-high 52 fantasy points.

AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Cavaliers vs. Trail Blazers insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.

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